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Page 1 36125 Series Register your product online at www.labconco.com/productreg.html or return the attached card and receive FREE LabbyWear ™ Labconco’s Mascot, Labby the LABster LABCONCO CORPORATION 8811 PROSPECT AVENUE KANSAS CITY, MO 64132-2696 800-821-5525, 816-333-8811 FAX 816-363-0130 E-MAIL labconco@labconco.com HOME PAGE www.labconco.com...
Page 3 The warranty for all Labconco products will expire one year from date of installation or two years from date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner, except the following: •...
Page 4 Clean Bench Components Removing the Shipping Skid Installing the Clean Bench on an Existing Work Surface Installing the Clean Bench on a Labconco Base Stand Telescoping Base Stands Manual or Electric Hydraulic Base Stands Connecting the Clean Bench to Service Lines...
Page 5 Use of the Clean Bench Safety and Comfort Your Next Step CHAPTER 6: MAINTAINING YOUR CLEAN BENCH Routine Maintenance Schedule Service Operations Resetting the Circuit Breaker Changing the Prefilter Changing the Fluorescent Lamp Changing the UV Lamp Speed Control Adjustment Diffuser Removal HEPA Filter Replacement Motor/Blower Service...
Page 6 Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco ® Purifier Clean Bench. Your Clean Bench is designed to protect your product from particulate matter. It is the result of Labconco’s years of experience in manufacturing clean benches, and many of its features were suggested to us by users like you.
Page 7 Chapter 1: Introduction About This Manual This manual is designed to help you learn how to install, use, and maintain your clean bench. Instructions for installing optional equipment on your bench are also included. Chapter 1: Introduction provides a brief overview of the clean bench, explains the organization of the manual, and defines the typographical conventions used in the manual.
Page 8 Chapter 1: Introduction Appendix A: Clean Bench Components contains labeled diagrams of all of the components of the clean benches. Appendix B: Clean Bench Dimensions contains comprehensive diagrams showing all of the dimensions for the 3, 4 and 6 foot models of the clean bench. Appendix C: Clean Bench Specifications contains the electrical requirements for the clean bench.
Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction • Critical information is presented in boldface type in paragraphs that are preceded by the exclamation icon. Failure to comply with the information following an exclamation icon may result in injury to the user or permanent damage to your clean bench.
Page 10 Chapter 1: Introduction If your clean bench is installed and you need to perform routine maintenance on the bench, proceed to Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Clean Bench. For information on making modifications to the configuration of your unit, go to Chapter 7: Modifying Your Clean Bench.
Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 12 Before you install your clean bench, you need to prepare your site for installation. Carefully examine the location where you intend to install your bench. You must be certain that the area is level and of solid construction. In addition, a dedicated source of electrical power must be located near the installation site.
Page 13 Chapter 2: Prerequisites Location Requirements The Purifier Clean Bench should be located away from traffic patterns, doors, fans, ventilation registers, fume hoods and any other air-handling device that could disrupt its airflow patterns. All windows in the room should be closed. Figure 2-1 shows the optimum location for the bench.
Page 14 If your electrical outlet is distant from this location, contact Labconco’s Product Service Department for information on longer cords. Service Line Requirements...
Page 15 Chapter 2: Prerequisites The use of flammable gases or solvents should be avoided in the clean bench. Open flames in the cabinet will disrupt the laminar airflow in the bench. If you feel that your procedure requires the use of an open flame or flammable materials, contact the appropriate safety official.
Page 16 Now that the site for your clean bench is properly prepared, you are ready to unpack, inspect, install, and certify your unit. Read this chapter to learn how to: • unpack and move your bench. • set up the bench. •...
Page 17 (15) days of delivery. DO NOT RETURN GOODS WITHOUT THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF YOUR DEALER AND LABCONCO. UNAUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IF YOUR BENCH WAS DAMAGED IN TRANSIT, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM DIRECTLY WITH THE FREIGHT CARRIER.
Page 18 Chapter 3: Getting Started Clean Bench Components Labconco manufactures clean benches for operation on 115V or 230V. Each of these benches is available in a 3-foot, 4-foot and 6-foot model. Locate the cabinet model you received in the following group of tables. Verify that the components listed are present and undamaged.
Page 19 Chapter 3: Getting Started Removing the Shipping Skid LEAVE THE CLEAN BENCH ATTACHED TO ITS SHIPPING SKID UNTIL IT IS AS CLOSE TO ITS FINAL LOCATION AS POSSIBLE. MOVE THE UNIT BY USING A SUITABLE FLOOR JACK, OR BY PLACING A FURNITURE DOLLY UNDERNEATH THE SKID.
Page 20 Chapter 3: Getting Started Figure 3-1 Installing the Purifier Clean Bench On An Existing Work Surface The clean bench is very top heavy! Use caution when lifting or moving the unit. When installing the clean bench onto an existing work surface or benchtop, ensure that the structure can safely support the combined weight of the bench and any related equipment.
Page 21 Installing the Purifier Clean Bench on a Labconco Base Stand Labconco offers a variety of accessory base stands in a number of different configurations to suit your particular needs. Stands can be ordered with preset telescoping legs, or with a manually or electrically adjustable variable height stand.
Page 22 Clean Bench on the stand or operating the lift system. For further information regarding Telescoping Base Stands or other accessories, please contact Labconco’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-821-5525 or 816-333-8811 weekdays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CST.
Page 23 Chapter 3: Getting Started Figure 3-2 3. Move the base stand into its final location. Using a carpenter’s level, adjust each leveling foot until the stand is level in both planes as shown in Figure 3-3. You are now ready to lift the clean bench onto its stand.
Page 24 Chapter 3: Getting Started The clean bench is very top heavy! Use caution when lifting or moving it. 4. Carefully lift the clean bench onto the top rails of the base stand and slide it into position. The rear of the bench should be flush with the rear of the base stand and the sides of the clean bench will overhand the side rails of the base stand approximately 0.25...
Page 25 Chapter 3: Getting Started Figure 3-4 Initial Certification Prior to use, all Purifier Clean Benches should be certified by a qualified certifier. Under normal operating conditions, the Purifier Clean Bench should be recertified at least annually, and when moved or serviced.
Page 26 • Smoke Test to determine airflow patterns If you have any questions regarding certification agencies or need assistance in locating one, contact Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-522-7658 or 816-333-8811. Your Next Step After your Purifier has been installed and certified, you are ready to proceed to Chapter 4: Theory Of Operation And Safety Precautions.
Page 27 Chapter 3: Getting Started Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 28 All clean benches operate using the following principles: • Filtration and retention of particulates by High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter(s) • Laminar airflow The major components in a clean bench are: • The HEPA filter • The motor/blower to force air through the unit •...
Page 29 Chapter 4: Theory Of Operation And Safety Precautions HEPA Filters HEPA filters are disposable, dry-type particulate filters. The filter material or media is typically made of borosilicate microfibers that are made into a thin sheet, in a process similar to the production of paper. This sheet is folded, or pleated to increase its surface area.
Page 30 Chapter 4: Theory Of Operation And Safety Precautions Figure 4-1 Laminar Airflow Laminar airflow is defined as the movement of a body of air in a single direction, with a uniform velocity. In practice, the horizontal laminar flow of air in the bench captures any aerosol generated in the work area of the bench, and directs it out of the enclosure.
Page 31 Chapter 4: Theory Of Operation And Safety Precautions Figure 4-2 Motor/Blower The motor/blower assembly pulls air through the prefilters on the top of the bench, and flows through the HEPA filter, which then flows horizontally through the work area. Speed Control The speed control should only be adjusted by a qualified certifier.
Page 32 Chapter 4: Theory Of Operation And Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Because air from the work area is dispersed directly into the laboratory, the Purifier Clean Bench should never be used in conjunction with biohazardous material, toxins, or radionuclides. The operator and qualified safety officer(s) must carefully assess the risk associated with any operation performed in a...
Page 33 If you suspect that the HEPA filter has been damaged, DO NOT use the clean bench; contact a local certification agency or Labconco at 800-821-5525 for recertification information. THE HEPA FILTER IN THE PURIFIER CLEAN BENCH WILL...
Page 34 Chapter 4: Theory Of Operation And Safety Precautions CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE CLEAN BENCH WITH MILD HOUSEHOLD DETERGENT. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, BLEACH OR SOLVENTS, AS THEY MAY DAMAGE THE WORK SURFACE. Avoid direct exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Page 35 Chapter 4: Theory Of Operation And Safety Precautions Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 36 Starting the Clean Bench To start the Clean Bench, push the blower switch to the “ON” position, as shown in Figure 5-1. Operating the Fluorescent Light To turn on the fluorescent light, push the light switch to the “ON” position, as shown in Figure 5-1. Operating the Optional UV Light Avoid direct exposure to ultraviolet...
Page 37 Chapter 5: Using Your Clean Bench The UV light is interlocked to only operate when the blower is off. NEVER attempt to bypass this interlock. Figure 5-1 Reading the Pressure Gauge The pressure gauge on the front of the unit displays the total system operating pressure (the negative pressure below the prefilters, plus the positive pressure on the HEPA filter).
Page 38 Chapter 5: Using Your Clean Bench • Wipe down the interior surfaces of the clean bench with a mild household detergent. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, bleach or solvents, as they may damage the work surface of the clean bench. •...
Page 39 Organizing Your Adjustments The order in which you make various adjustments to your body position and work area may vary depending on the adjustability of your furniture. LABCONCO OFFERS AN ACCESSORY ERGONOMIC CHAIR AND ADJUSTABLE FOOTREST. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEE Appendix D: Purifier Accessories.
Page 40 Chapter 5: Using Your Clean Bench Don’t sit in one fixed posture all day. Feet, Knees, and Legs Make sure your feet can rest solidly and comfortably on the floor or footrest while sitting. Use an adjustable chair that allows your feet to rest firmly on the floor, or use a footrest.
Page 41 Chapter 5: Using Your Clean Bench Back Use your chair to fully support your body. Distribute your weight evenly and use the entire seat and backrest to support your body. If your chair has adjustable low back support, match the contours of the chair's backrest to the natural curve of your lower spine.
Page 42 Chapter 5: Using Your Clean Bench Don’t rest your palms on the work surface while working. Shoulders and Elbows Adjust your chair height or clean bench height so that your shoulders are relaxed and your elbows hang comfortably at your sides. Relax Remember to relax, particularly in areas where muscle tension often builds, such as your shoulders.
Page 43 Chapter 5: Using Your Clean Bench Positioning Work Materials Position work materials directly in front of you to avoid twisting your neck and torso. This makes it possible to work with your shoulders relaxed and your upper arms hanging freely at your sides. Minimizing Your Reach Arrange your frequently used materials to minimize the distance you reach for them.
Page 44 Chapter 5: Using Your Clean Bench Taking Breaks and Varying Your Tasks As noted earlier, your furniture placement, lab equipment, and lighting are only a few of the factors that determine comfort. Your work habits are also very important. Remember the following: •...
Page 45 Chapter 5: Using Your Clean Bench Self-Check To increase your comfort and reduce potential safety risks, use this checklist to help you evaluate your work posture and habits. Seated Position • Have you found a range of seated postures that are most comfortable for you? •...
Page 46 Chapter 5: Using Your Clean Bench General Prevention • Do you take breaks and walk around briefly, preferably once per hour? • Do you exercise regularly? • Periodically, do you take inventory of the stress in your life and change what is within your control to change? Your Next Step After you understand how to operate and work in the...
Page 47 Chapter 5: Using Your Clean Bench Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 48 Now that you have an understanding of how to work in the clean bench, we will review the suggested maintenance schedule and the common service operations necessary to maintain your clean bench for peak performance. Many of the service operations should be performed only by trained and experienced certification technicians.
Page 49 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Clean Bench Weekly • Wipe down the interior surfaces of the clean bench with a mild household detergent or cleaner and allow to dry. • Using a damp cloth, clean the exterior surfaces of the clean bench, particularly the front and top of the clean bench to remove any accumulated dust.
Page 50 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Clean Bench Figure 6-1 Changing the Prefilter: The prefilter should be replaced at least quarterly, or more often as conditions require. See page 57 for replacement prefilter ordering information. 1. Make sure the clean bench is off. 2.
Page 51 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Clean Bench 5. Install new prefilters by reversing the above steps. Changing the Fluorescent Lamp: 1. Unplug the Purifier Clean Bench. 2. Remove the prefilters as described earlier in this chapter. 3. Remove the front dress panel by removing the four screws located on the top front corners of the panel, and then lifting the panel up and forward.
Page 52 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Clean Bench 2. The lamp is located on the underside of the canopy, between the fluorescent lamp and the diffuser. Remove the UV lamp by grasping the plastic endcap on the left end of the lamp. While supporting the center of the lamp, push the endcap towards the left.
Page 53 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Clean Bench Figure 6-2 4. After completing the speed control adjustment, establish the average air velocity, using a calibrated thermal anemometer with an accuracy of ± 3%. Establishing a boundary of 6 inches from the sides, top and bottom, measure the velocities in 6-inch increments, 6 inches in front of the diffuser.
Page 54 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Clean Bench Figure 6-3 HEPA Filter Replacement: The HEPA filter should only be serviced by a qualified certification technician. Following replacement of the HEPA filter, a qualified certification technician MUST recertify the clean bench. 1. Unplug the clean bench. 2.
Page 55 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Clean Bench reinstallation. Remove the stainless steel clamp angle placed between the clamps and the frame of the HEPA filter. Figure 6-4 5. Remove the filter by pulling it straight out of the Purifier. 6. Install the new filter by placing the filter back into the clean bench.
Page 56 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Clean Bench Motor/Blower Service: THE MOTOR BEARINGS ARE PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED AND SEALED. NO FURTHER LUBRICATION IS NEEDED. Motor/Blower Replacement: A QUALIFIED CERTIFICATION TECHNICIAN SHOULD SERVICE THE MOTOR/BLOWER. FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF A MOTOR/BLOWER, A QUALIFIED CERTIFICATION TECHNICIAN MUST RECERTIFY THE CLEAN BENCH.
Page 57 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Clean Bench 1. Unplug the clean bench. 2. Cover and seal the prefilter and the work area opening with plastic sheeting. The clean bench should not be stored in areas of excess humidity or temperature extremes. If the clean bench is moved during storage, it should be recertified before use.
Page 58 There are several ways to modify your clean bench for your individual requirements. These include the addition of service fixtures, intravenous (IV) bar, a vinyl curtain or a vibration isolation table. Installing Additional Service Fixtures Additional service fixtures may be installed in any of the two available service fixture holes on the right side wall.
Page 59 Chapter 7: Modifying Your Clean Bench Installing the IV Bar 1. Locate the screws already installed in the underside of the canopy, located between the UV light and the diffuser. On 3- and 4-foot units, there will be four screws for the IV bar.
Page 60 Chapter 7: Modifying Your Clean Bench Figure 7-1 Vibration Isolation Table Labconco offers an accessory Vibration Isolation Table, part number 36180, for supporting vibration sensitive apparatus within the clean bench. Your Next Step After you understand the maintenance procedures, you are ready to proceed to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting.
Page 61 Chapter 7: Modifying Your Clean Bench Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 62 Refer to the following table if your Purifier Clean Bench fails to operate properly. If the suggested corrective actions do not solve your problem, contact Labconco Product Service for additional assistance. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Blower and lights Unit not plugged into Plug the clean bench into appropriate won’t turn on...
Page 63 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Contamination of External factors are See “Installation” section of this work in the clean disrupting the clean manual. bench (cont.) bench airflow patterns or acting as a source of contamination Clean bench is out of Have clean bench recertified.
Page 64 Illustration A-1 indicates the location of the following service parts: Purifier Horizontal Clean Bench Replacement Parts Item Quantity Part No. Description 1489000 HEPA Filter 3-foot 1489002 HEPA Filter 4-foot 1489001 HEPA Filter 6-foot 3765800 Motor/Blower Assembly, 115 VAC 3-foot 3765801 Motor/Blower Assembly, 115 VAC 4-foot 3765800 Motor/Blower Assembly, 115 VAC 6-foot...
Page 65 Appendix A: Purifier Horizontal Clean Bench Components Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
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Page 67 Appendix B: Clean Bench Dimensions Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 68 Electrical Data Bench Model Electrical Requirements 3600000 to 3600009 115 VAC – 60 Hz, 1 Phase – 12 Amps 3612500 to 3612509 115 VAC – 60 Hz, 1 Phase – 12 Amps 3610000 to 3610009 115 VAC – 60 Hz, 1 Phase – 16 Amps Bench Model Electrical Requirements 3600020 to 3600029...
Page 69 Appendix C: Clean Bench Specifications Environmental Conditions • Indoor use only. • Maximum altitude: 6562 feet (2000 meters). • Ambient temperature range: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C). • Maximum relative humidity: 80% for temperatures up to 88°F (31°C), decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 104°F (40°C).
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Page 74 Adjustable Height Base Stands Epoxy-coated steel, adjust in 1-inch increments to provide a working height from 28.5 to 36.5 inches (29.25 inches deep x 27.5 to 34.5 inches high). Catalog # For use with Shipping Weight 3746701 3-foot Purifier Clean Bench 73 lbs.
Page 75 Appendix D: Purifier Horizontal Clean Bench Accessories IV Bar Kits Bar supports intravenous solution bottles and bags. Kits include IV bar, mounting hardware, and four hangers. Catalog For use with Shipping Weight 3697500 3- & 4-foot Purifier Clean Bench 3 lbs. (1.4 kg) 3697500 6-foot Purifier Clean Bench (2 Required) 6 lbs.
Page 76 Appendix C: Clean Bench Specifications Vibration Isolation Table (#3618000) Provides an isolated work surface for conducting procedures with vibration-sensitive equipment such as microscopes and balances. The table never makes contact with the clean bench so vibration from the motor/blower is not transmitted to the table. Epoxy- coated steel frame, adjust in 1"...
Page 77 Appendix D: Purifier Horizontal Clean Bench Accessories Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 78 Model Series 36000 36125 36100 Width (feet) HEPA Filter Dims. (in.) 36 x 30 x 6 48 x 30 x 6 72 x 30 x 6 Average Velocity Reading Grid (inches) 12 x 12 12 x 12 12 x 12 Grid Distance from Diffuser (inches) Grid Distance from Sidewalls (inches) Average Velocity (FPM)
Page 79 Appendix E: Quick Chart for Purifier Horizontal Clean Benches Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 80 American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy. 41.1343-1348. Personnel & Product Protection: A Guide to Biosafety Enclosures - An Industry Service Publication, Labconco Corporation. 1998. Kansas City, MO. General Services Administration. 1988. FED-STD- 209E Federal Standard – Clean Room and Work Station Requirements, Controlled Environment. Washington, D.C.
Page 81 Appendix F: References Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 82 Product Service 1-800-522-7658...
Page 83 How did you learn about the Purifier Clean Bench? Dealer Sales Rep Dealer Catalog Colleague Advertisement Labconco Sales Rep Labconco Literature Trade Show Internet/WWW Other (please specify) ________________________ What factors most influenced your decision to purchase a Purifier Clean Bench?
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